Jax State News
Jax State Joins Community Leaders in Honoring Challenger Legacy and Advancing STEAM Education
01/29/26
Jacksonville State University leaders joined educators, community partners, and elected officials on Wednesday as Challenger Learning Center of Northeast Alabama commemorated the 40th anniversary of the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster and marked key milestones in the development of Alabama’s only Challenger Learning Center.
01/27/26
T.C. McLemore Named Director of the Little River Canyon Center
01/27/26
At some university-sponsored music festivals, guest performers show up, play their sets, and leave, which doesn’t do much for the students in attendance. That’s not what happens at Jacksonville State University’s annual Jazz Festival.
01/25/26
Due to precipitation lingering longer than originally forecast and out of an abundance of caution, Jacksonville State University will delay opening until 10 a.m. on Monday, January 26.
01/21/26
Jacksonville State University has been awarded a $42,500 grant to expand access to sexual assault support services and establish a new 24/7 crisis hotline serving Calhoun, Cleburne, and Talladega counties.
01/21/26
Jacksonville State University is excited to announce an update to the Jazz Band’s upcoming international travel experience. While plans initially focused on a trip to Cuba, the program has transitioned to an immersive Brazil Music Tour, offering students an equally rich and expanded academic and cultural experience.
01/11/26
Jacksonville State University (Jax State) and Northwest Shoals Community College (NWSCC) signed a new articulation agreement on Friday to support the education and training of diagnostic medical sonographers.
01/06/26
Jacksonville State University (Jax State) and Lurleen B. Wallace (LBW) Community College have signed a foundational memorandum of understanding and their first formal Transfer Pathway Agreement, which reflect a shared commitment to expanding transfer opportunities for students.
12/10/25
When Ivore’ White learned that the School of Nursing was offering a study abroad trip to Antigua, Guatemala, next summer, the 25-year-old Jacksonville State University senior felt uniquely called to participate. White was one of the first 17 students to sign up.
12/10/25
Linda and Becca Hearn will receive their Master of Business Administration (MBA) degrees together during Jacksonville State University’s 2 p.m. graduation ceremony on Thursday at Pete Mathews Coliseum.
12/07/25
Jacksonville State University and Gadsden State Community College have strengthened their long-standing partnership by signing a new agreement designed to help more Gadsden State graduates continue their education at Jax State. The signing took place in the Executive Conference Room in Angle Hall, where Jax State President Dr. Don C. Killingsworth, Jr., and Gadsden State President Alan Smith formalized the updated memorandum of understanding.
12/02/25
Jacksonville State University is mourning the loss of Mr. Bob Kennamer, Trustee Emeritus, alumnus, and one of the most dedicated servants in the university’s history.
11/30/25
Jacksonville State University Police Department, AL, K9 Daphne will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Daphne’s vest was sponsored by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. and will be embroidered with the sentiment “This gift of protection provided by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.”.
11/30/25
Just as the students currently enrolled in its courses, Jacksonville State University’s Jax MIX general education program is steadily building momentum.
11/16/25
"I am honored and humbled by the opportunity to step into the role of Director of Bands at Jax State. I am still in shock that the dream I had as a college student is coming true. I am grateful to Dr. Killingsworth, Dr. Baptiste, Dr. Lindblom, Dr. Shelton, and the Jax State administration for believing in me and entrusting me with this responsibility."